KHPA Charter Communication — June 16, 2014

2014 KANSAS DELEGATES

The Kansas delegates representing you at the 2014 NHPA convention will be Terry Cuthbertson and Roger Vogel. Thanks to both for stepping up and representing our charter. Please review the proposed By-Law changes at this link and share your thoughts with one or both of the delegates.

The NHPA Secretary/treasurer Dick Hansen is stepping down this year, Dave Sidles (current NHPA 3rd VP) and Rob Hagman (current Natstats Director) have announced their candidacy for the position.

2014 X-ROADS CLASSIC

The 11th annual X-Roads Classic began with the traditional BBQ at Melvin and Ora Lee Jeardoes farm on Friday night prior to the start of the tournament on Saturday morning. Thanks to Howard & Beth Reed as well as Melvin & Ora Lee Jeadoe and the rest of the Republic County Ringers Horseshoe club for all the work they do in order to make this event what it has become. This years event had entries from seven states. You can view the photo album that was posted on the KHPA FB group at this link.

As you view the X-Roads results you will notice that the high over average pitcher was Kayla Kvacik who was 8.84 percentage points over her entry average on her way to claiming the first place trophy in Class C. Kayla's son Hayden whom you see in the photo above was proudly showing off mom's trophy after the class awards.

ADDITIONAL NOTES FROM THE TOURNAMENT

It was a treat to see Sharon Thompson who did not pitch in this event but came out to see all her past victims. She was accompanied by two of her very pretty granddaughters. Dana Schreyer from Cawker City joined the NHPA/KHPA to pitch in his first sanctioned horseshoe tournament.

WHERE TO PITCH THIS WEEK

Topeka is hosting the FRIDAY NITE RINGERS tournament in Gage Park on Friday,June 20at 6:PM There are currently 24 entries signed up for this event. There's till plenty room to get in but it could fill up very quickly since it is a single session event. Pre-Register with Shirley Owens by calling 785-266-5350

Salina is hosting the POT LUCK LUNCH tournament in Sunset Park on Saturday,June 21 at 9:00 AM. You can pre-register for this event by calling Phil at 785-655-2311or preed@eaglecom.net.

Iola will be hosting the IOLA SONIC DRIVE-IN OPEN in Riverside Park on Saturday,June 21. Ringer averages up to about 30% will pitch at 9:00 AM and ringer averages over 30 will pitch at 1:00PM. Pre-register with Lawrence at 620-496-2428 or joylaw@laharpetel.com

All three of these events are NHPA sanctioned events that are also 2015 World Tournament qualifying events. If you don't have your 2014 NHPA card yet you can apply for it at check in and pitch in any of these events. Annual dues for the card are $25 for adults and $7 for Juniors 18 and under for the full calendar year.